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med term 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| absecess | localized collection of pus |
| pustule | pus filled blister |
| culture and sensitivity | diagnostic procedure in dermatology |
| nodule | solid mass that extends deeper into the skin |
| patch (vitiligo) | large, flat, discolored area |
| plaque | solid mass on surface of skin |
| vesicle | small blister |
| macule | freckle, small, flat discolored area |
| papule | pimple, small solid mass |
| ulcer | sore |
| erosion | loss of skin |
| petechia | small bruise |
| scale | skin flaking off |
| crust | dried subtance on skin |
| cherry angioma | small blood vessel tumor |
| fissure | crack in skin |
| keloid | overgrowth of scar tissue |
| ecchymosis | large bruise |
| excoriation | a scratch |
| tumor | larger solid mass |
| bulla | large blister |
| anesthetic | drug blocks sensation |
| antibiotic | destroys microorganism growth |
| antihistamine | block histamine |
| antipuritic | prevents itch |
| antiseptic | prevents sepsis/ rotting flesh |
| electrocauterization | electricity to destroy tissue by burning it |
| electrodesiccation | electricity to destroy tissue by drying it |
| I&D | cut and drain infected wound |
| topical | applied directly to skin |
| actinic keratinosis | horny skin condition cause by sun exposure |